"Blumenthal said, "Soaring demand for antibiotics like Cipro may be dangerously outpacing supply -- depleting hospital and drugstore stocks, and imperiling people who really need these drugs for other diseases." (paragraph 3)
"Unwarranted prescriptions, on-line pharmacy scams, and deceptive sales pitches are all contributing to consumer confusion and waste."" (paragraph 3)
""Using antibiotics in the absence of evidence indicating a bioterrrorist attack is not without risk," according to Commissioner Garcia." (paragraph 5)
"""The use of antibiotics without a doctor's prescription may cause serious adverse reactions." (paragraph 5)
"Further, we are working with federal health officials to ensure an adequate supply of antibiotics and vaccine in the event of an emergency." (paragraph 5)
"Stockpiling could lead to local and national shortages depriving people with genuine infections that require immediate treatment from being able to be treated appropriately."" (paragraph 5)
""On-line antibiotic purchases are particularly perilous -- raising risks of counterfeit medicine, improper dosage, exorbitant charges, and adulterated drugs." (paragraph 6)
"Self medication or buying through rogue unlicensed pharmacies can be highly hazardous to both your health and your pocketbook." (paragraph 6)
"Don't succumb to slick pitches from these on-line snakeoil salesmen, who are preying on widespread public anxiety," Blumenthal added." (paragraph 6)
""Don't take medicine into your own hands. Get good guidance from your own doctor. Purchase only drugs that your doctor prescribes from recognized pharmacies." (paragraph 6)
"Rogue Internet pharmacies not recognized by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy can ruin your health and waste your money."" (paragraph 6)
"Ingesting antibiotics without proper medical supervision and instruction can lead to severe gastro-intestinal problems, in addition to antibiotic resistant bacteria." (paragraph 7)
"Antibiotics kill susceptible bacteria -- good and bad -- living in the intestines." (paragraph 7)
"When antibiotic use is discontinued, the intestines can be repopulated by other bacteria that serve no useful purpose and indeed may cause a myriad of other health problems." (paragraph 7)
"This concern is particularly acute regarding Anthrax because the course of treatment is relatively lengthy -- six months -- not two months, as many people mistakenly believe." (paragraph 7)
- "Attorney General." CT.gov Portal. Web. 05 Apr. 2011. <http://www.ct.gov/ag/cwp/view.asp?A=1776>.
http://www.ct.gov/ag/cwp/view.asp?A=1776&Q=283322(quotes from important people, about antibiotics)